Assistant Professor of Modern Japanese History

About the Role

The Department of History at Northwestern University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in the history of modern Japan. We particularly encourage applications from historians who consider connections across and within the Japanese empire, the process of decolonization and its aftermath, and the global or regional contexts of Japanese history.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses annually over the course of three academic quarters
• Advise graduate students
• Contribute to a vibrant interdisciplinary community of Asianists both in and beyond the History Department

Qualifications

• Hold a Ph.D. in History or an adjacent field by the start date of the appointment (September 1, 2027)

Application Materials

• Letter of application
• CV
• Writing sample (no longer than an article or dissertation/book chapter)
• Three letters of recommendation (sent separately)

Application Instructions

• Submit all materials electronically via the link on the departmental website at http://www.history.northwestern.edu/ by October 30, 2026
• Prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files
• Ensure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses); no opportunity for online revision after submission
• Prepare a list of names and email addresses for your external academic references; references will be contacted directly by the online system and invited to upload their letters
• All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the "Submit" button
• Incomplete applications cannot be saved

Pay

The expected base pay range for this position is $90,000 - $105,000 for a nine-month academic appointment, not including summer salary, subject to negotiation. The pay offered will be determined based on factors including experience and qualifications, departmental budget availability, internal comparators, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid medical/sick and parental leave
• Tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
• Pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
• Generous retirement savings options
• Wellness programs

For questions regarding this position, contact Annerys Cano at annerys.cano@northwestern.edu.